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THE APPRENTICE is back with Lord Alan Sugar welcoming a fresh batch of ambitious new candidates.

Launching on February 1, Alan, alongside Karren Brady and Tim Campbell, will be casting 18 business hopefuls - some of which have already tasted success and have their own collection of flashy motors to boot.

Oliver Medforth

Oliver behind the wheel of his company's Renault van - complete with company logo and stickers
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Oliver behind the wheel of his company's Renault van - complete with company logo and stickersCredit: Instagram/@olivermedforth

Yorkshire-based sales executive Oliver is the self-proclaimed "selling-machine" and already has plenty of business experience under his belt.

The Apprentice wannabe "runs five retail shops" for his family-owned distillery from Newcastle to Swindon and while he doesn't show off a mean set of wheels, there's plenty of pictures of him in the driving seat of his company Yorkshire Tonics' Renault delivery van.

Paul Bowen

Paul is a keen motorcross rider and appears to adore life on two wheels
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Paul is a keen motorcross rider and appears to adore life on two wheelsCredit: instagram/bowen67

Pie expert Paul Bowen is on the peripherals of the sporting world, having secured a five-year deal with Manchester City football club to serve the ground with pies.

But Paul is also a keen biker, telling the BBC in his pre-Apprentice interview: "I’ve raced in British Motocross, road bikes and recently been riding speedway at a semi-professional level. I’m bike mad!"

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That much is true from his Instagram profile, which is full of his exploits on two wheels - complete with high speed jumps and stunts.

Phil Turner

This stylish VW Transporter was washed from top to bottom by two enthusiastic young businessmen
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This stylish VW Transporter was washed from top to bottom by two enthusiastic young businessmenCredit: isntagram/ only_philturner

Paul isn't the show's only pie connoisseur, with Phil describing himself as the "Supreme Pie Champion"'".

He runs Turner's Pies, his family-owned shop that dates back to the 1930s and has been built into "a seven-figure profitable business".

Outside of pies, Phil appears to drive a high-end Volkswagen Transporter - complete with alloy wheels and blacked-out windows.

The motor is visible in a recent video on Phil's Instagram profile that shows him encouraging two young boys who offer to wash his car.

, the school boys leave the luxury motor sparkling - and Phil rewards them with a very generous tip.

Tre Lowe

Tre boasts a gorgeous Mercedes complete with a personalised number plate
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Tre boasts a gorgeous Mercedes complete with a personalised number plateCredit: instagram/trelowe

Garage music star Tre is well-known as a member of the iconic garage group, The Architechs.

He's worked as a DJ and record producer and as a personal trainer, while also being a wellness entrepreneur.

His ventures have clearly been successful, with Tre showing off a stylish Mercedes in a recent snap - complete with a personalised number plate that must be worth thousands.

Virdi Singh Mazaria

This luxury Model Y Tesla can cost a pretty penny
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This luxury Model Y Tesla can cost a pretty pennyCredit: instagram/virdimazaria

Like Tre, Virdi is a DJ and music producer - having had a hand in a major Punjabi music release.

Revealing his secret links to the music business, Virdi said: "One of my most notable business achievements was having the privilege to produce a track for Sidhu Moose Wala, a prominent figure in the Punjabi music scene.

"This accomplishment is paralleled by another significant success in my career - to DJ worldwide from the age of 18.

"Today, I take pride in having showcased my DJ skills in seven countries."

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Clearly he's done well for himself, flashing a brand new Tesla Model Y - with even the most basic versions of the classy EV fetching £50,000.

The Apprentice returns on February 1 on BBC One.

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